adjustment
Translation
adjustment, alteration, modification
Examples
We made a small adjustment to the plan.
We made a small adjustment to the plan.
The adjustment to a new city was difficult.
The adjustment to a new city was difficult.
Grammar Patterns
an ((adjustment)) ((to sth.)) a change to something. We made an adjustment to the schedule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modification, alteration, adaptation, regulation
Etymology
From the verb 'adjust' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Adjust' comes from Old French 'ajuster', meaning 'to join to'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'just right'. An adjustment brings something into the correct state or position.